“My journey to a BJJ black belt”, by coach Andrea Warner
*Article by Andrea Warner, from GB Salt Lake City After a decade-long journey, I finally achieved my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt. It’s been a…
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Henrique Saraiva’s learning experience from his return to training in Ireland
"Sit down. Be humble". With this mantra on the wall, Professor Henrique Saraiva resumed Jiu-Jitsu classes at his schools in Ireland in September, after more…
Ivan Rocha and his mission to build a better world through Jiu-Jitsu
“With love, focus and discipline, no goal is impossible and no objective is unattainable” teaches Ivan Rocha, renowned teacher on the Jiu-Jitsu world scenario. Known…
Grand Slam champion in Russia, Pablo says maturity allowed him to win: “I lost my fear of making mistakes”
After succeeding in structuring his personal life in Abu Dhabi, in the UAE, Pablo Mantovani resumed doing what he has always done well: competing. A…
Pedro Lott talks BJJ in Canada, growth of team Carlson Gracie
Team Carlson Gracie is assembling, again, a strong competition squad for Jiu-Jitsu tournaments around the world. Currently a resident of Canada, Pedro Lott is a…
Brazilian Embassy in Ireland supports Jiu-Jitsu projects
At a meeting held at the Brazilian Embassy in Ireland, professor Henrique Saraiva, counselor César Leite, and ambassador Marcelo Biato signed a partnership to support…
Henrique Saraiva and Darragh O’Conaill continue to popularize Jiu-Jitsu in Ireland
Jiu-Jitsu ace in Ireland, the country's representative in several elite tournaments, Darragh O'Conaill has plenty of reasons to celebrate. Under the tutelage of Brazilian Henrique…
Ronny Carvalho and the focus needed to be a Jiu-Jitsu champion
A teacher at GB West Bay Doha, in Qatar, Ronny Carvalho is well acquainted with the challenges of an athlete's life, always looking for titles…
Julio dos Anjos remembers trials, celebrates success in 2021: new gym
Julio dos Anjos, 28, is one of the main propagators of Jiu-Jitsu in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. An avid competitor, winner of titles…
5 concepts for you to start evolving in BJJ today, by Raphael Barbosa
Raphael Barbosa is among the most renowned teachers in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. This 39-year-old has over 25 years of…
From Caxias to California: Brazilian black-belt breaks barriers to live off BJJ
Until he was able to stabilize his life financially through BJJ, Gustavo Andrade had no easy times. Born in Duque de Caxias, a municipality in…
From Rio to Hawaii: Get to know Patrick Almeida and his story of love for BJJ
From a childhood in Campo Grande, West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, to teach classes in Russia and continue with intense competition training in Hawaii.…